Crossovers are now the backbone of the American auto industry — and for good reason.
Taking the fuel efficiency and comfort of a car and combining it with the space and raised level of seating of an SUV, crossovers are the perfect compromise for many people. With the decline of the traditional sedan, crossovers are currently selling more and in greater demand than ever.
You’ll see crossovers among 2024’s most liked vehicles — and you can expect more of the same in 2025 and beyond.
Here are America’s five top-selling crossovers. If you don’t have one in your driveway, you might want to consider it.
1. Toyota RAV4
The Toyota RAV4 is perpetually in the running among leading best-sellers on American roads — both among crossovers and in the overall market. Reliability, fuel efficiency, and usability have made the RAV4 Americans’ number-one crossover.
Available in gasoline and hybrid guise, the RAV4 has something for everybody. RAV4 Hybrid and RAV4 Prime (plug-in) provide fuel economy and sufficient power, and Adventure and TRD Off-Road provide a rugged appearance and some degree of offroading capability.
2. Honda CR-V
The Honda CR-V has been a best-seller and family favorite among compact crossovers for years. It is loved because it does everything adequately: plenty of passenger room, smooth ride, and innovative engineering.
New CR-Vs offer improved technology and power but retain the signature fuel economy and comfort families want. The CR-V Hybrid offers potential gas-saving features, while the gas-only model boasts a responsive turbocharged engine and spacious cargo area.
3. Chevrolet Equinox
The Chevrolet Equinox remains a contender in the competitive U.S. crossover market. Its bold exterior styling, smooth ride, and affordable price tag entice a broad spectrum of buyers ranging from new drivers to experienced road warriors.
Though it can’t outmuscle or provide greater interior room than some of its rivals, the Equinox makes up for it with daily practicality and value. It’s a crossover that can do a lot without becoming more complicated than necessary.
4. Nissan Rogue
The Nissan Rogue has been thoroughly redesigned in recent years and is one of the freshest, best-optioned crossovers on the market. It’s now praised for its upscale interior, smooth ride quality, and state-of-the-art safety technologies.
The Rogue’s ProPILOT Assist provides semi-autonomous highway driving assistance, but its digital gauge cluster display, head-up display, and leather seats give it the premium feel of an upscale crossover. There is also plenty of cargo room, reasonable fuel economy, and an optional all-wheel drive system.
5. Hyundai Tucson
The Hyundai Tucson boasts good looks, a spacious cabin, and a strong warranty. Those are some reasons it’s at the top of shoppers’ lists.
Coming in gas, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid variations, the Tucson offers good fuel economy and solid acceleration. Hyundai has also prioritized safety, and it’s available on most trims as blind-spot monitoring, forward collision avoidance, and lane-keeping assist. For people looking for something premium without paying premium prices, the Tucson is a good bargain.
Crossovers continue to be sales champs on American roads, and it’s not difficult to figure out why: they’re offering the space, comfort, and functionality motorists want these days. Whether fuel economy, technology, safety, or fashion is near the top of your shopping wish list, there’s a crossover with your name on it.
The Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Chevrolet Equinox, Nissan Rogue, and Hyundai Tucson each have their own special set of features. That they are all so popular is proof of how desirable they are to American motorists seeking crossovers.
As the manufacturers are hell-bent on making them more fuel-efficient, more attractive, and more sophisticated, crossovers look well-positioned to remain popular vehicle options for Americans for years to come.
